The Friends of Coleridge
The Friends of Coleridge, founded in 1986 by David Miall and Rosemary Cawthray, exists to foster interest in the life and works of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his circle, and to support Coleridge Cottage in Nether Stowey, Somerset, through co-operation with the National Trust. We pursue our aims by publishing the Coleridge Bulletin, sent out to members twice a year; by hosting a biennial Summer Conference and an annual Autumn Study Weekend, in the area surrounding the Quantock Hills, which inspired some of Coleridge’s greatest poetry. We also run events and workshops for members of the society, for schools and other institutes of education, and for the general public. Membership is open to all. For details of how to subscribe please go to the Join us membership page. We welcome any enquiries.
Who was Coleridge?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was a Samuel Taylor Coleridge (21 October 1772 – 25 July 1834) was an English poet, literary critic, philosopher, and theologian who was a founder of the Romantic Movement in England and a member of the Lake Poets with his friend William Wordsworth. He also shared volumes and collaborated with Charles Lamb, Robert Southey, and Charles Lloyd.
Coleridge, the Poet
Relatively little of Coleridge’s work was published in his lifetime. Now, at last all in print, his collected works, his notebooks and his letters take up yards of library shelving.
The Journal
The Coleridge Bulletin, is published twice yearly, Articles are made available online three years after the publication of the printed version.
Coleridge Places
Read about the places connected with Coleridge, visit some of those dear to his heart. Join the conference and spend time in his beloved surroundings.
Latest Events
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Tom Poole and Tom Wedgwood, in the Quantocks and the Alps
Thomas Poole Library, Nether Stowey, 13 July 2025
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Coleridge in Porlock – 27-30 March 2025
A weekend of poetry, fresh air and inspiring views at Coleridge in Porlock, organised by Porlock Parish Council and The […]
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Coleridge Conference 2024, 29 July-2 Aug, Grasmere
The 2024 Coleridge Conference will take place at Dove Cottage/The Jerwood Centre, Grasmere, 29 July-2 August 2024.
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Murray Evans on Coleridge’s Sublime Later Prose and Recent Theory
Digital Event: 16 March 2024 – Saturday 16 March, 6pm (UK)
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Recitals of ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner
An exhibition of paintings inspired by Coleirdge – particularly the ‘Rime of the Ancient Mariner’ – has been open in […]
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Talk at Cadhay House near Ottery St Mary
Justin Shepherd of the Friends of Coleridge gave a talk at Cadhay House